Episode 197

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13th Nov 2024

The Ottawa Real Estate Podcast - November 13th 2024

BIG Insurance

www.thebig.ca

613-239-5792 x39501

brian.powell@thebig.ca

In this episode of the Ottawa Real Estate Podcast, hosts Paul Stevenson, David Warren, and Greg Campbell cover key highlights and insights into the current real estate market and insurance landscape. They start with an overview of recent national and local catastrophic events affecting insurance underwriting guidelines. The team welcomes special guest Brian Powell from Big Insurance in Westboro, who discusses the challenges and considerations with insurance policies, including the implications of poly B plumbing, wet certificates, and how to achieve significant discounts on home insurance. Additionally, the hosts share their experiences from the Centum National Mortgage Conference in Costa Rica, delve into the October real estate market stats for Ottawa, and finish off with some entertaining mood boosts. Don’t miss this insightful and informative episode!


00:30 Welcome to the Ottawa Real Estate Podcast

00:55 Meet the Hosts and Special Guest

02:37 Recap of the National Mortgage Conference

05:47 Insights on Canadian Mortgage Trends

11:18 Ottawa Real Estate Market Update

15:16 Stories from the Field

18:40 Missed Opportunities in Real Estate

19:18 Introducing Venkat: The Deal Sniffer

21:14 Welcoming Brian Powell from Big Insurance

22:27 Insurance Market Insights: Wet Certificates and Poly B Plumbing

29:53 Navigating Home Renovations and Insurance

35:39 Auto Insurance Trends and Tips

37:26 Contact Information and Mood Boosts




Get in touch with us!


Paul Stevenson - Mortgage Agent Level 2 

Email: paul@paulstevenson.ca 

Phone: 1-613-263-4543

https://www.paulstevenson.ca 


David Warren - Referral Mortgages 

Email: david@referralmortgages.com 

Phone: 1-613-686-6003

https://www.referralmortgages.com/ 


Greg Campbell - The Campbell Maric Group/EXP Realty 

Email: greg@tcmgrealty.ca 

Phone: 1-613-614-0179

https://www.yourhomeinottawa.ca/ 


If you have a question or topic you'd like to hear us discuss send us an email at: paulgregdave@gmail.com or leave us a comment below! 


New Episodes of the podcast are available on Wednesdays at 10AM on all podcast services and at www.theottawarealestatepodcast.com 


Brought to you by Referral Mortgages, The Campbell-Maric Group, PaulStevenson.ca, Guertin/Poirier Law, Centum Mortgage, BIG - Billyard Insurance Group.



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About the Podcast

The Ottawa Real Estate Podcast
A weekly podcast about Real Estate, Mortgages and whatever else we want to talk about!
Welcome to The Ottawa Real Estate Podcast (TOREP)! Hosted by seasoned Mortgage Agents Paul Stevenson and David Warren, who have been bringing the Ottawa real estate market to life with the podcast for over four years. Whether you’re buying, selling, investing, or just curious, we’re here to share insider tips, untold stories, and plenty of laughs along the way.

To our loyal listeners—thank you for your support and for being part of our journey. And to our new listeners—welcome! We’re excited to have you join the conversation. Hit play, stay tuned, and let’s explore the world of real estate together! 🎉

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BIGSTUFF Productions Inc.

BIGSTUFF Productions is a Media, Music Publishing, Record company based out of Ottawa ON, Canada focusing on great talent and lots of fun. Working in partnership with musicians, DJ's and extreme entertainers over the years, the move to podcasting has helped transition BSP into the future. Stay tuned for more to come and to hear some great music check out the Facebook page until the website launches Summer 2021.